Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 52550 in Delta, IA. These include 17 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 33 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (17 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 4, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2011.
Delta has experienced 8 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $324K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Delta has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Delta has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $338K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 2020.
Delta has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delta was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2008), causing $570K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52550 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delta, IA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65K in property damage.
Yes, Delta (ZIP 52550) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2011.
Delta has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52550 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.1M in property damage in the Delta, IA area (ZIP 52550). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →